Ash: Volcanic
The recent cloud of volcanic ash covering most of northern Europe has lead to widespread chaos and left some swimmers unable to train.
With many thousands of flights grounded, swimmers stranded in foreign countries unable to either fly or pay for a £3,300 taxi have been the worst hit. However, even some swimmers with no immediate need to be airborne are also reported to have suffered difficulties in attending training, thanks to the effects of the Eyjafjallajoekull eruption.
Even short car journeys are said to have proved difficult for a minority, particularly during the recent periods of unseasonally sunny weather over the weekend. With the Meteorological Office forecasting no respite there is uncertainty over when such swimmers will finally be able to return to the pool.
‘As God is my witness, I really tried to get to training, but, well, you know, there was all that ash and stuff.’ said one swimmer who asked to remain anonymous after speaking to The Wobbly Block via telephone from the beer garden of a local pub.
